Archives Below are the suggested answers of UPSC Mains Marathon Current Affairs Questions – August 8. Note: The suggested answers are indicative only, and not exhaustive. 1. The RCEP is billed as an FTA between the 10-member ASEAN bloc and its six FTA partners. Examine the future of RCEP in the present context of India China relationship.(GS 2) The Hindu | The Hindu… Continue reading Suggested Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 8
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Suggested Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 11
Archives Below are the suggested answers of UPSC Mains Marathon Current Affairs Questions – August 11. Note: The suggested answers are indicative only, and not exhaustive. 1. Discuss the important objectives of Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. Examine the impact of child marriage on maternal mortality and right to education.(GS 1) The Hindu | NCW | Link Introdution: According to 2001 census, there are 1.5 millions of girls in… Continue reading Suggested Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 11
Suggested Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 10
Archives Below are the suggested answers of UPSC Mains Marathon Current Affairs Questions – August 10. Note: The suggested answers are indicative only, and not exhaustive. 1. Discuss the key features of the National Food Security Act, 2013. Examine the major problems and challenges in implementation of the act.(GS 2) The Hindu Key features of national food security act,2013:- Life cycle approach:… Continue reading Suggested Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 10
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[Target UPSC Mains 2017] Mains Marathon Essay Test – August 12, 2017
Archives Instructions: Write an essay on any one of the following in about 1000-1200 words. Time : 90 minutes Marks : 125 1. As people rely more and more on technology to solve problems, the ability of humans to think for themselves will surely deteriorate. 2. People who are the most deeply committed to an idea are also the… Continue reading [Target UPSC Mains 2017] Mains Marathon Essay Test – August 12, 2017
Must Read News Articles – August 12
Archives GS 1 Indian society Hubris of science: (Indian Express, Editorial) It has become an ideology of the powerful. Democratic societies need a plurality of knowledge systems. GS 2 India and neighbors More troops on China border: (The Hindu) But the number of men at the Doklam tri-junction has not been enhanced. In South Asia,… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 12
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – August 11, 2017
Read the thorough summary of the following editorials by clicking on the links below Scientific distemper: (Indian Express, Editorial) Science enthusiasts stress need for scientific temper A strange hybrid: (Indian Express, Editorial) A strange amalgamation: Privatizing Public health care Panel moots defence procurement fund: (The Hindu) Ministry of Finance to work out the modalities for… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – August 11, 2017
Science enthusiasts stress need for scientific temper
Context: On Wednesday July 9, 2017, scientists, students, educators and science enthusiasts marched in 25 Indian cities, demanding better propagation of the scientific temper — a fundamental duty listed in Article 51A (h) of the Constitution. Introduction: Breakthrough Science Society organsied ‘India March for Science’, with the demand for inclusion of development of scientific temper… Continue reading Science enthusiasts stress need for scientific temper
Pollution certificate is mandatory for vehicles insurance
Context: The Supreme Court directed on Thursday that vehicles without valid pollution under control (PUC) certificates would not be eligible for the annual insurance. Introduction: The Supreme Court passed the order on a petition for stringent steps to curb air pollution The court also asked the Centre to consider creating a national database of vehicles… Continue reading Pollution certificate is mandatory for vehicles insurance
